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Carbohydrates correct answer: Composed of sugars Sugars are compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen Found in many foods like grains, fruits, and vegetables Provide the body with energy(4 kcals/gram) Proteins correct answer: Composed of amino acids (essential and nonessential) Made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen Involved in growth and repair of body tissues Provides some energy Found in dairy and various animal meats 4 kcals/gram of energy Fats (Lipids) correct...

water - regulation carbohydrates - energy (4 cal/g) fat - energy (9 cal/g) protein - structure (4 cal/g) vitamins - regulation (micro) minerals - regulation (micro) *alcohol - 7 cal/g 5 components of nutritious diet - A, B, C, M, V adequacy - enough nutrients balance - correct proportions calorie control - maintaining weight moderation - reasonably sized portions variety - different types of food (lots of color) conversion equivalents - *memorize these 1...

Diet correct answer: usual pattern of food choices nutrients correct answer: life-sustaining substances in food nutrition correct answer: scientific study of nutrients and how the body uses them chemistry correct answer: study of compositions of matter and the changes that can occur to it cell correct answer: smallest functioning unit in a living organism metabolism correct answer: chemical processes that place in living cells deficiency disease correct answer: state of ...

Increase in consumption of which of the following has the greatest effect on an increase in body weight? Carbohydrate intake Protein intake Fat intake Kilocalorie intake correct answer: Kilocalorie intake Each is true regarding weight maintenance, except one. Which is the exception? 1600 to 2400 kcal are recommended for adult women. 2000 to 3000 kcal are recommended for adult men. Kilocalories from alcohol do not count because they are expended rapidly. A patient needing 200...

Does nutrition impact fertility for males or females, or both? correct answer: both males and females What are some factors to consider to prepare for a healthy pregnancy? correct answer: -achieve and maintain a healthy body weight by consuming an adequate and balanced diet - be physically active - regular medical care - manage chronic conditions - avoid harmful influences What are the developmental stages for a fetus? correct answer: - newly fertilized ovum: zygote then blastocyst ...

True or False, Elements can contain multiple types of atoms correct answer: False : Ions with an overall negative charge are called _________. correct answer: Anions Reduction is a _________ of one electron correct answer: Gain of one electron True or False. Organs that make up the GI tract include the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. correct answer: True What is the function of the gallbladder correct answer: to store bile Where do we absorb m...

Define vitamins correct answer: essential nurtients your body needs in small amounts to grow, reproduce, and maintain good health Define minerals correct answer: inorganic nutrients required by organisms in very small amounts Daily sodium consumption should be less than ___________ milligrams per day. correct answer: 2300 What is the major source of sodium in the American diet? correct answer: bread Review the 10 Tips to cut back on salt and sodium in the diet. correct answer: 1...

Why is very little sodium (200 mg) required in the diet for a sedentary individual? correct answer: because the kidneys actively reabsorb sodium. True or false: Electrolytes move freely across the cell membrane, whereas water requires a special channel or protein. correct answer: False Which of the following is NOT a way the body regulates fluid balance? correct answer: By decreasing urine output from the kidneys What is the name of the primary mechanism used by cells to maintain wat...

States of Nutritional Health 5 Nutritional Parameters Food labels Health Claims States of Nutritional Health determined by correct answer: sum of nutrients state for each nutrient 3 states correct answer: Desirable Undernutrition Overnutrition Desirable correct answer: adequate nutrients to support normal functioning Undernutrition correct answer: considered "malnourished" Inadequate nutrients to support normal funcioning Overnutrition correct answer: considered "...

Foods high in _____ fatty acids may help to prevent certain diseases correct answer: Unsaturated One group of individuals is asked to eat a diet high in fruits, vegetables and dairy foods while a second group of individuals is asked to eat a diet with lower amounts of fruits, vegetables and dairy foods. The two groups' blood pressure readings are monitored and compared. This is an example of correct answer: Intervention Study According to your book, what are the top 3 causes of death (a...